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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Gommee
Sorry Dan, I can't...

I am too short, can't reach the bars...lol

But I still love the blue!
i'm only 6'1 Scott, you'd be surprised, they're not that high.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 08:57 AM
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Isn't black the new chrome really?
does it really matter, you're the one buying the bike. i bought what i like. it's your dream, no one elses
 
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 08:59 AM
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My dealer always seems to have a Fatboy FLSTF, the original chrome version, at the beginning of the season.

I bought mine last August and there is no other bike I would rather have. Love the iconic Fatboy wheels and logo, and the bike rides terrific. Very well-balanced and the engine has all the guts you could ask for.

And yes, the bike turns heads. I get a lot of "thumbs up" at stop lights.

 
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 04:11 PM
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I have had (2) Fatboys and traded for a Heritage - I liked the Fatboys however the Heritage seems to work better for me now.
 
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
i'm only 6'1 Scott, you'd be surprised, they're not that high.
Well Dan, I am vertically challenged at 5'5". Apes are out of the question, so are forward controls. I was looking at the Breakout, but I could not properly reach the forward controls. Glad it did not work out, I love my Lo!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 08:29 PM
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yeah you made the right choice, i don't see those breakouts being around long. good straight line bike, not much else
 
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 10:07 AM
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harley did preety well with the fatboy 1990---2016 long time running
 
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I love my Fatboy. When I do get a new bike it will I wont be selling my Fatboy it will stay with me permanently.
 
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Originally Posted by Gommee
Well Dan, I am vertically challenged at 5'5". Apes are out of the question, so are forward controls. I was looking at the Breakout, but I could not properly reach the forward controls. Glad it did not work out, I love my Lo!
Im only 5'7" and this is my bike with 16" Apes and I have no problem with reach, they are the most comfortable bars i've had. Im in the same boat as though with forward controls my legs just arent long enough for them to work for me.

 
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 12:35 AM
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I had mini apes on my Street Bob, killed my shoulders. 8 hrs through the mountains damn near killed me. Exchanged them for pull back drag bars, could not have been happier with the change. Put my feet up and kick back. That 8 hr ride was a joy after the change.
I really don't mind the stock Lo bars. Seem comfortable so far.
 
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